# US 2014/0194266 A1 · Stretching Machine

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- Number: US 2014/0194266 A1
- Document ID: US20140194266A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/152,934
- Filed: 2014-01-10
- Published: 2014-07-10
- Earliest claimed: 2013-01-10
- Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
- Inventors: Joshu Raiten; Wayne Skloss
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140194266A1

## CPC

- A63B 23/0482: {primarily by articulating the hip joints (A63B23/0211, A63B23/0405, A63B23/0476 take precedence)}
- A63B 21/4011: {to the lower limbs (means for physically limiting movements of body parts A63B69/0057)}
- A63B 21/4015: {to the foot}
- A63B 21/4037: {Exercise mats for personal use, with or without hand-grips or foot-grips, e.g. for Yoga or supine floor exercises (mats for absorbing shocks A63B6/00)}
- A63B 2023/006: {for stretching exercises}
- A63B 2208/0252: supine
- A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

## Abstract

Certain embodiments are directed to a machine that stabilizes the lumbar spine in anatomic position while stretching the hamstrings, tensor fascia lata, and lliotibial (IT) band.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A stretching machine comprising:
(a) a platform having a lumbar support configured to support a lordotic position; and
(b) a leg support having a thigh support portion and a foot support portion, wherein the thigh support portion and the foot support portion are connected by an adjustable portion;
wherein, the leg support is moveably attached to the platform and configured so that a force can be applied down the long axis of the leg support by the foot portion when a subject is positioned in the machine maintaining the subject in a lordotic position.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein the leg support is operatively coupled to an articulation that is configured to rotate independently within two planes perpendicular to the platform.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein the leg support is operatively coupled to a goniometer, dynamometer, force meter, and/or ruler.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein the lumbar support adjustable relative to the platform.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein the platform is adjustable relative to the leg support.

### Claim 6 (depends on 2)

The machine of claim 2, wherein the articulation is configured to be adjustable relative to the platform, the floor, and/or a second articulation.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

A method of stretching the hamstring of a subject comprising positioning and securing a subject in the machine of claim 1 and manipulating the leg of the subject to stretch the hamstring.